Mohali hosts Punjab Youth Run 2026 marathon to promote fitness and drug awareness

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Youth Wing organized the 'Punjab Youth Run 2026' marathon in Mohali to promote a healthy lifestyle and combat drug addiction. The 5.5-kilometer event drew thousands of participants, including youth, athletes, women, and senior citizens.

Organizers stated the initiative aims to redirect youth energy toward sports and fitness rather than substance abuse. Manjinder Singh Lalpura, President of the AAP Punjab Youth Wing, noted that the marathon started from Gurdwara Shri Amb Sahib and provided medals and cash prizes of up to ₹11,000 to winners.

MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer highlighted the government's increased focus on sports, noting that the state sports budget has risen from approximately ₹150 crore to ₹1,800 crore. The Youth Wing plans to expand this campaign to other cities, including Amritsar, Patiala, Bathinda, and Ludhiana, to spread the message of a drug-free Punjab.